Bill of Rights Quiz

What does it mean to "ratify" an amendment?

• To observe

• To deny

• To review

• To approve

Which amendment gives freedom of speech?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

What fraction of the U.S. House of Reps must vote to pass the proposed amendment?

• 3/4

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 2/5

Which amendment gives the right to a fair and speedy trial?

• 3rd

• 5th

• 8th

• 6th

What fraction of the U.S. SENATE must vote to pass the amendment?

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 1/4

• 3/4

Which amendment gives the right to bear arms?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

Under which amendment do you have the right to remain silent?

• 3rd

• 4th

• 8th

• 5th

This amendment protects citizens from cruel and unusual punishment.

• 6th

• 8th

• 9th

• 4th

Which amendment must police have a warrant to search one's house?

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

• 5h

Under this amendment, any power not given to the government is given to the states or the people.

• 7th

• 8th

• 9th

• 10th